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Keep your eyes open

🇬🇧 UK //kiːp jɔːr aɪz ˈəʊ.pən// 🇺🇸 US //kip jʊr aɪz ˈoʊ.pən//

Meaning of Keep your eyes open

Remain attentive and aware of your surroundings.

In simple words: Stay alert and pay attention.

Keep your eyes open in a sentence

• When you walk in this neighborhood, keep your eyes open for unusual activity.
• To succeed in this competition, you must keep your eyes open for every detail.
• I told her to keep her eyes open during the meeting to catch all important points.
• Keep your eyes open for the new cafe that just opened nearby.
• It's essential to keep your eyes open while driving, especially in busy areas.

How to use Keep your eyes open

Use this expression when advising someone to be vigilant or attentive. It's suitable for both formal and informal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a person literally opening their eyes wide to see everything around them.

Related words

Collocations with Keep your eyes open

• keep eyes peeled
• keep watch
• keep alert
• keep an eye out
• keep your ears open

Synonyms for Keep your eyes open

• stay alert
• be vigilant
• watch closely
• pay attention
• be watchful

Common mistakes with Keep your eyes open

• Confused with 'keep your eyes shut' which means to ignore.
• Omitting 'your' and saying just 'keep eyes open'.
• Overusing it in contexts where a softer phrase is more appropriate.

Frequently asked questions about Keep your eyes open

What does Keep your eyes open mean?

Stay alert and pay attention.

What is the definition of Keep your eyes open?

Remain attentive and aware of your surroundings.

How do you use Keep your eyes open in a sentence?

When you walk in this neighborhood, keep your eyes open for unusual activity.

Can you give another example of Keep your eyes open?

To succeed in this competition, you must keep your eyes open for every detail.

What are synonyms for Keep your eyes open?

Common alternatives include stay alert, be vigilant, watch closely, pay attention, be watchful.

What words go with Keep your eyes open?

It commonly pairs with keep eyes peeled, keep watch, keep alert, keep an eye out, keep your ears open.

What are common mistakes when using Keep your eyes open?

Confused with 'keep your eyes shut' which means to ignore. Omitting 'your' and saying just 'keep eyes open'. Overusing it in contexts where a softer phrase is more appropriate.

How do you pronounce Keep your eyes open?

US: //kip jʊr aɪz ˈoʊ.pən//, UK: //kiːp jɔːr aɪz ˈəʊ.pən//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Keep your eyes open?

Use this expression when advising someone to be vigilant or attentive. It's suitable for both formal and informal situations.